Let me paint the picture. My parents had been staying with us for awhile and on their last night in Brisbane before the long trek back to Ireland, we wanted to treat them to a fantastic meal with great views. Being good country folk they love their meat and veg, and being irish of course they love spuds! Me on the other hand I love seafood, Asian dishes and very little red meat. In fact I was vegetarian for a number of years. But I had been to Kingsleys before and I knew the quality of food. It is the only place that I will happily order a steak medium and enjoy every mouthful. So i booked in advance and requested a table with river views if possible. When we arrived we were taken to our outdoor table with an amazing view of the Storey Bridge. The table was under a lovely heater which suited mum perfectly, and the rest of us weren't overwhelmed with heat so it was perfect. We were offered different water types and given the wine list to browse whilst getting settled with our menus. The wait staff were very friendly and happy to explain anything on the menus. They had a reasonable selection of wines at varying prices. Then it was time to pick the food. I'm the sort of person who will go to a steak restaurant and order the chicken! But i ordered the New York Striploin medium and LOVED it. However picking the entrees was more challenging. There were just too many fantastic options. We had crab cakes, salt and pepper squid, scallops and a scotch egg. All were delicious and beautifully presented. I was too hungry to take a picture. Clean plates went back to the kitchen and my parents couldn't stop talking about how delicious it was. Then out came our main courses. We all had a steak, all different cuts and each person was happy with the quality. Mum and I had the green peppercorn sauce which was perfect. Dad had a mushroom brandy sauce which i thought he was about to lick off his plate. My husband had the bearnaise sauce which he also thought was delicious. At kingsleys after you have selected your steak then you pick your individual sides. We decided to each order something different and then share. We had garlic mash, onion rings, carrots and green beans. These all really compliment the steak. There were clean plates all around which i think tells a lot about a restaurant. Mum kept saying that her steak and sauce was so good that she would have happily eaten just those, but then tried they sides and thought WOW, just when I thought it couldn't get any better. There were 2 desserts ordered, neither of which I had but the others seemed to love them. My only complaint was that they took a very long time to arrive at the table. However the others report that it was well worth the wait. The staff at Kingleys were very friendly, professional and helpful. They appeared to enjoy their work which helps add to the atmosphere of the place. Speaking of atmosphere it was fantastic, everyone there that night was having a great time. The view is just breathtaking and the tables are positioned so that the majority of people can see the river views. Why have I given it only 4 stars and not 5? Parking can be difficult through the week but many of the undercover private car parks offer evening discounts after 5.30pm, e.g $13 for the night. Also the bathroom facilities in the restaurant aren't great. There are signs up advising how to flush the toilets to avoid blockage which I found odd, However when I went back later in the evening all of the ladies toilets were blocked to almost overflowing. The males in our group reported that the gents were exactly the same. The fact they have signs up advising how to flush a toilet makes me think this problem has existed for awhile and I believe it should have been addressed. No one wants soggy shoes after walking into a bathroom. I did report it to the manager that night so hopefully the problem will be fixed. read more

Kingsleys Brisbane - View from our table. - Seafood Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Perfectly cooked steak. Quality wine. Beautiful river views. Staff that are helpful and friendly. Kingsleys is easily one of the best steak restaurants in Queensland. The snow crab is also brilliant and a must try. Wine. Steak. View. Perfect! read more

Kingsleys Brisbane - Take in the atmosphere as you while away the time sipping wine overlooking the Storey Bridge - Seafood Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Great spot with amazing views, very friendly staff, nice interior. However, food was at best average, drinks were ok. The restaurant was very busy when we were there, staff truly did their best but were not enough people, and I've never waited that long for a simple burger. On top, it was extremely loud due to several groups (no noise absorbing features anywhere) and is was basically impossible to have a conversation with my dinner partner which I really dislike in a restaurant. We ate quickly and in silence, after having waited an eternity for our food, and left, feeling annoyed and almost deaf on both ears. Not going there again. read more

Terrific view of the brisbane river and terrific food and service. Oyster entree quite average for tje price but my partner had the snow crab which was to die for.. delicate and sweet with a nice lemon mayo accompaniment.. bliss! Steaks were the strip loin, cooked perfectly and served on a warm plate (detail that some places miss..). Took a while to come out bit it was worth the wait. We chose sweet potato and broccoli sides which were delish and about the right size. Extra points for the sesame oil on the broccoli. read more

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Sweet corn sauce. Moreton Bay Bug Pie with 2 (yes, read that, two) tails. Duck Sausage Roll. Braised Beef Bun. Introduce yourself one lunch, or when a quick and simple dinner is called for, to Kingleys bar menu - the work of chef Stewart Anderson. The meals, all under $15, are simple, familiar and utterly delicious. We dined as a group during a Friday lunch and service was prompt. With views over the river, it was a great setting with quality food. read more

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We had been wanting to go to Kingsleys for sometime, and we certainly weren't disappointed when we finally got there on Friday night! If you want a decent steak in Brisbane then this is the place for you. It's not somewhere you would go every night of the week given the price range, but as the old saying goes 'you get what you pay for'. We started with half a dozen Kilpatrick oysters, and the spicy prawns for entree, perfect amount for two people. We both ordered steaks at medium rare, which were cooked to perfection. For sides we ordered the beans with macadamia, and the mashed potato - these are brought out on their own dishes which is a great idea as this can be shared. Might I add they make the best mashed potato I have ever had, so smooth and fluffy and the best compliment to the steak. The customer service at the restaurant was also excellent. The only downfall was that we rang the restaurant to inform them we were running 10-15mins late, and the female who answered was a bit 'huffy' with us and seemed less than impressed. We only did this as a matter of courtesy, so that was the only issue we had. In terms of service at the restaurant we had the one waitress for the evening and she was more than helpful with suggestions and very friendly. Will recommend friends and family to go to Kingsleys. read more

Kingsley is set in an awesome location looking out across the river to Kangaroo Point, so we decided to try it out. The menu looks delightful and the host was very chipper in greeting us and seeing us to our table. Complimentary bread was served as we ordered drinks, an appy and main courses each (there were 3 of us). The appetizer came out quickly an was very tasty (popcorn chicken) served with a fantastic corn sauce. We finished this and were excited for our mains. However, this is where the service collapsed. For the next 15 minutes we were eagerly waiting for our steaks. Our waiter came by our table often to top up our water. But the following 30 minutes, we were completely neglected by out server and host. Even though we had ordered drinks with the first round, a busser took our glasses and we were not asked if we'd like another. Our server did not check in with us at all during out wait to see if we were alright or update us on our food. I should also mention there were only 6 tables seated at the entire restaurant (2 of which were solo dinners). After waiting and being probably overly polite for 45 minutes, enjoying the company at least, I had to go up to the host table were the host and our server were enjoying a little chit chat to ask about our meals. Our server said they were on their way. 15 minutes later (about the time it takes to cook a steak) our meals arrived. The pork chop was cooked lovely, but the steaks (after an hour of waiting) were undercooked. My friend asked for medium, it was definitely med rare and I asked for med rare and it was quite rare. What started off as a great meal ended up leaving a very sour feeling as we left. Maybe it was our fault for expecting quality service on a Sunday night, but this was pretty ridiculous. As I'm sure this is quite a restaurant, our experience there last night have made us consider other restaurants on the river for future meals. read more

Fantastic location and even better food! We had the Function Set Menu, which took all the hassle out of organising our groups meals. The steaks were cooked perfectly, the desserts were delectable and value for money is an understatement! We basically rolled out of the restaurant, pants unbuttoned. To top it all off, the service was amazing right down to the wines recommended by the staff. Cannot recommend this venue enough, for any occasion! read more

Came here with a friend for diner, the view was spectacular , service incredible, and the food outstanding . This venue is one of those special occasion places, that will never disappoint . read more

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Deserves a five star rating. My husband and I had a very good experience. I had short ribs. They were very delicious and the caramelised onions complimented the ribs just perfectly. My husband had Wild mashrooms gnocchi. He cleaned his plate, so I'm sure it was very delicious. We did not plan on having dessert as we were already so full with the meal, but vinocotta dessert caught our eye and we decided to share one. I can honestly say, I have never had something so subtle yet delicious dessert before. 10/10 for the dessert. Do try to the vinocotta if you're going there. The ambience was also amazing. Facing the Brisbane river, and a little heat in the chilling weather.. Made everything all the more perfect. Overall, one of the best food we've had in Brisbane so far! read more

This is by far brisbanes best steakhouse. The view is as wonderful as the food. With new dishes appearing on the menu quite frequently there is always a reason to come back! read more

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Awesome spot down on the river in Brissy. Came here with work for dinner and beers. Started off with muscles and crab. Muscles were big and tender and the crab was delicious. Plenty of nice sweet meat in it. I had wagyu rib eye with a side of garlic mash. Steak was cooked perfectly. Had an awesome sear and seasoning, meat was tender and juicy . Garlic mash was garlicky and creamy. Service was great, always coming to our table to get us a fresh round of beers just as we were finishing our drink and asking if we needed anything else. I would definitely recommend. It's a bit pricey, so might just be one for a special occasion or when work is picking up the tab read more

I was lucky enough to experience this restaurant with my work colleagues during a very posh celebratory luncheon. We all had high expectations, especially myself consider the magnitude of good reviews this establishment received. That being said, I expect a steakhouse to cook their steaks perfectly. And although the steaks here were cooked decently, they simply fell short of perfect. In fact, nearly half of the table agreed that their steaks were consistently overcooked. Beef aside, everything else was amazing. The appetizers, sides, deserts, and wine list were delicious, generally incorporating classic flavors into new twists. The seafood was, I dare say, much more exciting that the steaks, and tasted incredibly fresh. The service was outstanding, and executed with quite a bit of patience that is often needed for larger groups. read more

We were walk ups here on a cold Friday night and were seated outside. The waiter kindly seated us in between most of the gas heaters so our group of four were all warm. We were served promptly and our entire group was absolutely delighted with the choices. The sirloin was cooked to perfection and the sides were great. Deserts were amazing. Would happily visit here again read more

Kingsleys Brisbane - Great location riverside. - Seafood Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Really enjoyed my Angus Rump. Beautifully cooked but in the end 300g was too big for me (not unusual). Sides of roast garlic mash and seasonal greens were a nice compliment. As a business traveler eating alone, I appreciated the prompt service. Views of the river kept me entertained. read more

I could just say King Crab + Steak = Win but I'll go with a bit more detail. The Kirin on tap is almost as stunning as the river views to the Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point cliffs. All of the entrees, mains, sides and wine I have had here have been top notch. We took the option of both hot and cold King Crab; both were glorious in different ways. I forget how good the steak is until I try it again, flavours on the wagyu rump are fantastic. The only slight downside was the drink orders took some time to arrive, however don't let this turn you off a great dinning experience. read more

Pretty slow service, the food is ok, and there is always some room for improvement. Can be visited, but not an all-time-favourite for me at least. read more

Was looking forward to trying their steaks. Had an enjoyable glass of water. Couldn't get anyone to take our order. After 20 min of watching every table around us get seated, orders taken and appetizers served. We gave up and left. Hopefully this isn't the normal experience. read more

For value, position, class and quality Kingsleys is hard to go past. The lunch "bar menu" is incredible -$10 earns you an "It's a bug" Pie - two bug tails, delicately cooked in soubise under pastry. Or $7.90 sees you land the beef bun, a pulled meat affair. Kingsleys has the slow braise absolutely nailed. Decent wine at a fair price in quality glassware. Views of the river from Petrie Bight to the Gardens. I could go on, but you get the idea: do yourself a favour! read more

It's always better when someone else is paying. And I was lucky enough to be sponsored a $50 grass fed eye fillet with optional sides, such as greens. As that's just what you get. Just eye fillet with sauce. But the steak was cooked to MR perfection. The service was great; the view of Storey Bridge, sensational. Served with a bottle of Coonawarra Cab Saub - maaaarvellous. read more

great steak, chicken, shrimps,crab, bugs, squid, radicchio salad... Lovely view. Call to reserve a table outdoors;)

Kingsley Steak and Crabhouse is an absolutely outstanding restaurant - top knotch service, tastey meals and spectacular views. I, to be honest, can't say a bad word about it. read more

I was bitterly disappointed with Kingsleys and have vowed never too return, and I haven't. Let me say my experience was many years ago when the restaurant first opened. We were there celebrating a significant promotion. The first thing we did was order a bottle of Dom Perignon, which sets the scene for the money we were going to spend. We followed with many a nice wine after that. What offended me so much was the reaction to our complaint about the way the steak was cooked...overdone. My guests and I are not complainers, however a significantly overdone steak is unacceptable when you're paying top dollar. Just about everywhere else I have been, the steak has been whipped away, followed by apologies. But no, the maitre d' decided to argue with us. Perhaps it was that someone said they're not done like that at Cha Cha Char, which really got his back up. I was really looking forward to this place opening, but so disappointed. Never again. read more

For the beauty of the setting and the hype of expecting a world class steak, I was left slightly underlwhelmed. Not bad but certainly didn't meet full expectations. read more

Visiting from Sydney it reminded me of the places on Circular Quay that have got complacent because the view draws people in regardless of the quality. It was a nice vista. The food was 4/5 for the price but the service was terrible. If you're going to charge 5 star prices you can't just serve food, you have to deliver an experience. Not recommended. read more

This was my second time to Kingsleys. The first time I had an eye fillet, and it wasn't bad, but seemed smaller than 200g stated in the menu. The crab cakes were average. Last night was my second time to try out his steakhouse. I dropped +$40 on a piece of rare rib eye steak, which should have been a 2+ marble rating, and one of my favorites at home. It came out to the table as 1/3 a chunk of marinated fat, and 2/3 a piece of medium cooked leather. The sides were okay, and my partner enjoyed the +$50 angus fillet. Conclusion: two average-to-poor overpriced dinners. Go somewhere else. read more

This is one of my 'treat' places. It's not an every week or every month restaurant (who could afford that?!) but I try and get there 2-3 times a year. I tried to attend between Christmas and New Year and unfortunately they were out of a lot of their seafood.. It was pretty much a 'steak house' that night rather than a 'crab house'. My OH and I decided to save our 'treat' date for another night.. We went a few days later. OH ordered the wagyu aged rib eye, 500 day grain fed. I ordered the barramundi. We had a few sides and a bottle of sparkling. Ambience was delightful, staff were friendly. The meals were great too. Only criticisms are the scotch fillet rib eye on our last visit was better than the wagyu this time and the crispy skin on the barramundi wasn't really crispy. Still, we ate it all and we definitely will go back read more

Disappointed by the meal and management. Great view but the meal (expensive) was inedible due to the extreme salt content. When informed the manager she offered to prepare again but after waiting to get our meal for an hour from when we sat down I was not prepared to wait again - I lost my appetite from the salt sample I had. The manager also told off the server right by us making it uncomfortable and when at the end of the meal I informed her I had left my $43 dollar steak as it was just that bad her response was that I must have low salt tolerance.. Anyone who knows me can laugh at that one! We were fully charged for the whole meal and we did not touch eat my steak or the side of fries due to the fact that our tongues were already saturated of salt and extremely leathery. The children's menu stated that it came with green beans which it did not. After drinking a glass of wine, a whole bottle of water and a Coke I am still thirsty!!! I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone! read more

When i want a steak house i want big juicy steaks, cooked well, crunchy chips and a great sauce!! Well here you get overcooked flavourless meat, soggy potato wedges and no sauce. And on top you have to pay seperate for each!! Service was great but Very pricy and not the best. read more